City of Mountlake Terrace 2006 Comprehensive Plan
 
Table of Contents
Introduction
Purpose and Scope of Comprehensive Plan

How Comprehensive Plan Gets Implemented
Community Livability

Introduction
Background

Key Facts

Demographic Characteristics

Historic Character
Current Character

Future Character
Community Values
Community Organizations
Community Vision
Envisioning Neighborhoods
Community Livability Goals and Policies

Performance Measures

Environment

Introduction
Background

Air Quality

Water Quality - Fresh Water

Water Quality - Marine Water
Stormwater

Vegetation and Wildlife
Functions and Values of Trees and Vegetation
Functions and Values of Critical Areas
Current Environmental Conditions

Water

Ground Water

Surface Water and Stormwater
Air

Climate
Shorelines
Geologically Hazardous Areas
Frequently Flooded Areas

Wetlands
Vegetation, Fish, Wildlife and Open Space
Aquifer Recharge Areas
Underground Petrol Tanks

Environmental Goals and Policies
Performance Measures
Actions to Take
Economic Vitality

Introduction
Background

The City

Major Employers

Recent Commercial Development
Permitting Policy

Employment
Jobs to Housing Ratio
Businesses
Income
Retail Sales

Market Study
Special Study Areas
Economic Vitality Goals and Policies
Performance Measures
Actions to Take
Housing

Introduction
Background

County-wide Process

Inventory and Analysis of Housing Needs

Household Characteristics
Jobs to Housing Ratio

Housing Value
Age of Housing Stock
Housing Occupancy and Tenure
Housing Affordability
Future Housing Need
Housing Development
Land Supply for Housing
Strategies
Housing Goals and Policies
Actions to Take
Land Use

Introduction
Background

Regional Information

Land Use Trends

Smart Growth and Growth Management
Buildable Lands

Population Target
Urban Design

Walkability
Historic Land Use
City Zoning
Size Comparisons
Residential Density Comparisons
Unincorporated Islands/Potential Annexation Areas
Essential Public Facilities
Town Center

Land Use Designations
Land Use Goals and Policies
Actions to Take
Transportation
Introduction

Purpose of the Transportation Element

Regulatory Framework

Scope
Background

Land Use Review
Overview of Issues

Regional Nature of Transportation
Relationship of Transportation and Land Use
Importance of Walkability
Diversity of Needs and People to Serve
Growth, Congestion, and Concurrency
Safety

Environmental Quality
Economic Vitality

Financing of Projects
Inventory of Transportation Facilities
Roadway Inventory and Traffic Volumes

Roadway Inventory
Roadway Level of Service
Accident Information

Planned Transportation Improvements and Traffic Forecast

Transportation Management
Non-Motorized Transportation

Walkways
Creating a Pedestrian-Friendly Environment
Safety

Bikeways and Trails

Non-motorized Facilities
Transit Services

Bus Service
Routes
Local Service
Commuter Service

Park and Ride Facilities
Additional Services
Improvement Programs/Projects

Transit Level of Service
Needs and Issues

Context
Growth in Traffic
Impacts from Development

Pedestrian Mobility and Orientations
Roadway Design Standards
Parking
Funding Capability Analysis
Street Improvement Program

Intergovernmental Coordination
Transportation Goals and Policies

Public Safety
Environmental Protection
Efficiency and Cost-effectiveness

Mobility
Consistency with Community and Regional Needs
Effective Public Transit
Walkability
Convenient Bicycling
Well-managed Parking

Sufficient Funding
Performance Measures
Actions to Take
Capital Facilities

Introduction
Background
Inventory and Needs Analysis

Policies and Public Safety

Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Parks and Recreation
Library

City Owned Properties/Buildings
Water Service
Water Plan
Sanitary Sewer Service
Sewer Plan
Stormwater Drainage
Transportation
Capital Facilities Plan
Schools
Capital Facilities Goals and Policies
Performance Measures
Actions to Take
Utilities

Introduction
Background

Waste Reduction/Recycling

Electricity

Natural Gas
Other Utilities
Utilities Goals and Policies
Actions to Take
Plan Administration

Introduction
Background

Authority of the Plan

Public Notice and Submittals

Implementation and Consistency
Monitoring and Amending

Monitoring

Amendments

Timing of Amendments

Off-schedule Plan Amendments
Criteria for Approval of Plan Amendment Requests
Plan Administration Goals and Policies
Actions to Take
 
Comprehensive Plan Maps and Images
(CL - 8) Neighborhoods
(EN - 1) Critical Areas - Geological Features
(EN - 2) Critical Areas - Biological Features
(EN - 3) Underground Petrol Tanks
(EV - 10) Melody Hill
(EV - 11) Gateway Vicinity
(EV - 12) Albertson's and Potential Annexation Area
(LU - 1) Five Minutes Walk from town center
(LU - 3) Town Center Vicinity
(LU - 4) Official Comprehensive Plan Map
(TR - 1) Existing Road Classifications
(TR - 2) Signals & Flashing Intersections
(TR - 3) 2012 and 2022 PM Peak Hours
(TR - 4) City of MLT Sidewalk Inventory
(TR - 7) Non-Motorized Travel
(TR - 8) Community Transit Map
(TR - 9) Routes for South Country - Local Feb 2003
(TR - 10) Mountlake Terrace Park & Ride In-Line Station
(TR - 11) Mountlake Terrace Population within .25 miles
(TR - 12) Business District Commercial Streets
(TR - 13) Residential Streets
(TR - 14) Residential Streets w/Low Impact Development Infiltration Techniques
(CF - 2) Civic Building
(CF - 3) Schools
 
Appendix A - Shoreline Master Program plan
Pages 1-3
Pages 1-3 Corrected
Pages 4-26
Pages 27-63
Pages 64-75
 
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